Northeast

The Pennsylvania governor signed a $34 billion fiscal 2020 budget on time and free of drama — unusual for the commonwealth.

Kathy Wylde, president of the business group Partnership for New York City, discusses the city's economic climate and related issues including transit, site selection, technology and the new rent overhaul law. Paul Burton hosts.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a $38.7 billion 2020 fiscal year budget Sunday excluding a millionaire’s tax he has long campaigned for.

Municipal bond buyers are taking a second look at new issues with 3% and 4% coupons against a backdrop of what has been a strong traditional preference for 5% bonds.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is trying to prepare for increased ridership on its rail transit system with more than $1 billion of investment.

Charles Gasparino of FOX Business Network talks with Chip Barnett about the role municipal bonds play in the U.S. and how the market has changed over the years. He gives a look back at New York City's finances as well as the best ways to approach infrastructure spending across the country.

The board approved a request to increase 2019 authorization for new-money bonds and bond anticipation notes to a $5 billion maximum from $3 billion.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing higher user fees to fuel a larger capital budget.

The College of New Rochelle has defaulted on bond payments in the waning days of the school’s existence.

It’s Democrat vs. Democrat with Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders debating competing spending plans as the July 1 deadline quickly approaches.